0VLG8ZZOcclusion of Left Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
- Billable / Specific Code
0VLG8ZZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Occlusion of Left Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Occlusion involves completely closing an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | V | Male Reproductive System |
| 3 | Operation | L | Occlusion |
| 4 | BodyPart | G | Spermatic Cord, Left |
| 5 | Approach | 8 | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| 6 | Device | Z | No Device |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 0VLG8ZZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code History
- 0VLG4ZZ — Occlusion of Left Spermatic Cord, Perc Endo Approach
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Questions About 0VLG8ZZ
Is 0VLG8ZZ a billable code?
Yes. 0VLG8ZZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Occlusion of Left Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 0VLG8ZZ mean?
0VLG8ZZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character V is the Body System (Male Reproductive System); the 3rd character L is the Operation (Occlusion); the 4th character G is the BodyPart (Spermatic Cord, Left); the 5th character 8 is the Approach (Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic); the 6th character Z is the Device (No Device); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 0VLG8ZZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Occlusion of Left Spermatic Cord, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 63.72. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
